Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This is a vintage light pink rose strapless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from the 1960's. The dress has an overlay of tulle with silk embroidery and rhinestones. The tulle skirt is...

Designed by Jacqueline Godard in the late 1960s or early 1970s this elegant ensemble is formed of a slip dress and sheer, shirt-dress style top layer. Crafted from black finest silk ...

This gown is composed of buttercream hued silk chiffon. Features a center back zipper closure and waist belt. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurem...

Charming and unique turquoise woven zigzag bodice with cinched waist, punctuated with bias cording at the waist. A beautiful French textile woven in multicolor silk in a very lightwe...

This is a sophisticated vintage little black dress made by Dorothy O'Hara. It is made of black crepe fabric with a rayon/acetate lining, with wonderful front draped gathers for style...

vintage Anne Fogarty metallic cocktail dress fit & flare silhouette dark silver lurex mock neck collar short sleeves free flowing pleated skirt falls to knee length dress is lined ba...

Incredible vintage 1960s Mollie Parnis silk dress in pretty pastel stripes with all over beading. It is full length with a slit to one side of the skirt, attached waist belt and sid...

Dignified and statuesque, this gown combines the modesty and rigor of a kimono with the body conscious glamour of the 1930s. The high cut asymmetrical bodice and inset obi waist detail keep it demure, but the fluttering batwing sleeves—dripping with tambour beading and Austrian crystals—are the real show-stoppers. Deep brown silk crêpe kimono gown...

Burgundy velvet gown. Rhinestone detail. Sleeveless. Rear zipper. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Shoulde...

1940s Rayon chiffon dress with silk braids and pleats. Waist : 32 Bust : 37 Hip : 42 Length : 45

This incredible gold lame party dress, circa late 1930s, is undeniably modern for a piece of this era. The soft gold metallic fabric is beautifully tailored in the bodice with batwin...

1960s black crepe sheath from Lilli Diamond, one of California's foremost manufacturers during the mid-twentieth century. The simple tank shape hugs the body and is embellished with ...

Fully lined in rayon, shown on a size 4 model. 1950S Pink & Blue Silk Larger Size Floral Cap Sleeve Dress

Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers, jars, fountains and architectural elements. Straight dress...

Black knit 1960s sheath with allover beading in iridescent sequins and beads. Sleeveless, with a straight neckline, slim skirt and fitted through the body. Metal zipper in back. Line...

This is a "One Of A Kind" cocktail dress with matchin bolero jacket from Elizabeth Mason Couture. This dress is custom made from a 1940's dress kit/pattern, using a heavier weight ta...

A fantastic 1960s Pauline Trigere Mod black wool A-line cocktail dress with sheer silk bodice panel embellished with great silver paillettes and beads. Unusual discrete side zipper, ...

A head turning and easy to wear vintage gown by Jean Varon. The dress is in black ribbon and lace and has a round neck , short sleaves and A line skirt. ...

Superb example of an early 1960s day dress but could just as easily be worn in more formal settings or as a cocktail dress. Cut in a beautifully iridescent teal blue silk feel fabric...

What at first glance seems like a monastic service uniform is actually so much more, thanks to diamond shape waist insets that create Art Deco angles on close inspection. The flared ...

1930's Burgundy Velvet Dress with Rabbit Fur Trimmed Sleeves Shoulders: 17" Armpit to armpit: 14" Bust: 16" Waist: 15" Hip: 19.5" Length - Front...

Gaining commercial success in the 1940s, Mollie Parnis was an early American designer who was greatly revered for her chic yet conservative looks as well as one of the earliest Ameri...

1960 Mr. Blackwell Black One-Shoulder Silk Sheath Dress w/ Rhinestone Bust: This rare and spectacular asymmetrical bust black cocktail sheath dress is covered on one breast...

This Haute Couture International cocktail dress is composed of an off white silk with iridescent sequin applique in a floral motif. There i...

A very striking Jean Varon black lace maxi dress which dates from the late 1960s with a dramatic sleeve design that has not one but two lace balloon se...

Cute and chic 1960's Geoffrey Beene black silk crepe cocktail dress. Empire waist and cap sleeve. Perfect for nearly any occasion. Invisible zipper closure up back. Excellent vintag...

MODISSA - Bubble dress decorated with a bow, embroideries, and rhinestones, lined with white tulle and cotton. No composition or size tag, it fits a siz...

Gorgeous custom made 1958 Pauline Lake coral silk and gold lame, imported fabric, strapless sarong-style sun dress. Boned strapless bodice with pleated s...

1930's black micro pleated flapper dress. Decolletage features stunning and interesting beige lace with black trim. The lace continues vertically down the dress and is also featured ...

Light up the room in this silver champagne cocktail dress with hand beading throughout by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. Scoop neckline and ba...

Sparkle like a diamond in this vintage cocktail dress, made by Original Jr. Theme, most likely in the 1960s. Made from a fabulous metallic brocade fabric in gold and silver against...

A beautiful vintage evening dress that can be exactly dated to 1962 by the label - Lang originals, which was a brand of the American fashion house Jean Lang ...

A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress with sexy right side front slit and diamond shaped inset panel at abdomen, surround...

Jet-black, silk dress with stripes made of glitter designed by Pauline Trigere dating to the 1960's. Best fits a US 2-4. Approximate bust measurement: 32-33" and length 38". Fully li...

Jean Patou Haute Couture (Ribbon 98734) - Silk chiffon dress trimmed with lurex and a butterfly pattern. No composition or size tag, it fits a...

This is a vintage silk purple and black floral print dress with matching coat by Mingolini Gugenheim. It is a strapless bustier dress with a 17" si...

Legendary Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis created this absolutely stunning 1960's hand beaded sac style dress. Panels of Kelly green, orange, ...

This mid 1950s Hardy Amies demi-couture occasion dress is made from a sumptuous material in a deep orange paisley brocade with pink and golds accents. It has a sweetheart neckline, p...

Ca.1966 Pierre Cardin haute couture black silk mini short-sleeved cocktail dress with silver foil, blue jewels and brown beaded trim at neckline, bust and edge of sleeve. Features a ...

Gorgeous, vintage sapphire blue embroidered fabric for this off the shoulder dress. A unique, seasonless dress that can be worn from day-to-evening. From a front portrait off-the-sho...

This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress fe...

Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown! Ceil Chapman was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers (last image depicts Marilyn dressed in an off-shou...

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri. This piece features a wide satin ribbon around the neckline and bust with a large bow at the back,...

This magnificent late 1950s or early 1960s Hardy Aimes couture silk organza occasion dress is a fantastic example of this celebrated designer's artful tailoring and use of structured silks. Best renowned for his appointment in 1955 to HRH Queen Elizabeth II as Royal Dressmaker, Aimes created pieces for many public figures such as Vivien Leigh, Deborah Kerr, the Duchess of Devonshire, Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara Cartland...

in good condition however the bodice shows pin holes where the dress was taken in and then let back out with a new zipper. 1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black ...

1940's cotton velvet with metal zip on left side. Original bolero jacket.

Circa 1965 France Elegant cocktail dress in black gazar and thin stripes gold, vermilion, gray and garnet-colored from the famous Maison Lanvin directed by Jules François Grahay sin...

This glamorous vintage 1960s cocktail dress with elaborate bead embellishments is in beautiful condition and is of excellent quality altho...

This arresting Fred Perlberg late 1940s or early 1950s black chiffon evening dress with matching gloves is designed to turn heads on the dance floor. Part of its 'creator's lovingly titled range of party and dance dresses "Dance Originals", the emphasis on movement and show stopping glamour is evident in this piece. Thin spaghetti straps support a dramatic horizontal neckline , which is softened by chiffon arranged attractively over the bust line in a cross-over fashion. The bodice is corseted to accentuate the fairytale waistline, which details a simple piped seam before falling away dramatically into the floor sweeping skirt. The high-waisted skirt is fully lined, with a full-circle chiffon overlay. The fabric features a panel of gold sequin embellishment that comes into play just above the knee and runs parallel to the hem. There is a concealed zip fastening to the left of the bodice with a hook and eye closure. The sheer chiffon gloves...

UNKNOWN - Multicolored lame long-sleeve dress. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 40FR. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 40 cm - Chest: 45 cm - Wai...

This I. Magnin gown is composed of a pink silk chiffon with a beaded bodice. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measur...

This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...

A fabulous and rare 1940s Kamehameha Polynesian styled mid-century graphic figural print rayon dress or caftan in chartreuse, magenta, black and cobalt blue. Solid magenta lining on ...

50s Red and White Strapless Gown w/ Black Lace. Back zip closure

1960's Hong Kong imported light pink net dress, with all-over beading pattern of white and pink iridescent paillettes. Boat neckline lowers in the back, three quarter length sleeves....

1930S Silk Blend Lamé Skirt

Yellow beaded gown. Longsleeve. Rear zipper closure. Silk. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken La...

This a lovely and collectible vintage gown from Eleanor Garnett. It is made of a a heavy silver satin and has a red panel at the waist that is decorated with metal embroidery and bea...